19.06.2025
Award-winning singer and multi-instrumentalist, Julia Knight returns to Buxton with her collection of comic and parody songs. Her songs highlight life’s joys, absurdities and injustices in equal measure. Find out why she loves avocados but avoids extreme sports. As well as highlighting issues such as the gig economy and the climate emergency, there are songs about journalist George Monbiot, gin, and billionaires.
Talking about bringing the show to Buxton in July, Julia said,
“It’s exciting to be back at Buxton Fringe festival this year to share my collection of songs. Despite addressing some serious topics, my material is light-hearted and creates a feel-good singalong atmosphere.”
Previous audiences have described her as “A one-woman Fascinating Aïda”.
In addition to her self-penned songs, Julia sings some of Victoria Wood’s songs which featured in her first solo show, “I Am Not Victoria Wood”.
Whilst in Buxton, Julia has volunteered to take part in the Buxton Fringe Community Links scheme which partners performers with local community groups. She said,
“The Community Links programme is a fantastic way to bring the Fringe Festival to people who wouldn’t otherwise experience it. Last year I visited a local care home and a nearby hospice to play a selection of songs to extremely appreciative audiences.”
Praise for Julia’s previous work:
“Impressively evocative” Chortle
“As warm and welcoming as a nice cup of tea” The Wee Review
“Plays a mean piano” British theatre guide
Julia Knight is a musician, singer, improviser and psychologist. Her first solo show, ‘I Am Not Victoria Wood’ had sell-out runs at Brighton and Edinburgh fringe festivals. Her second solo show, “Zeit-Heist: more than a feeling” premiered at Dundee Fringe and received 3 award nominations and 1 award win at Liverpool Fringe festival in 2023. She is a regular comedy performer of self-penned comic songs on the Dundee comedy circuit and beyond. She lives in Fife, with her dog, Pepita.
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